[b]Nation Sheet[/b] [img]http://th06.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2014/062/3/5/svarozhich_argent_on_backround_gules__sevrl__res__by_jpviktorjokinen-d78r49a.png[/img] [b][u]Nation's Name[/u][/b] Greater Kingdom of Antovia --- [b][u]Nation's History[/u][/b] --- [b][u]Form of Government[/u][/b] Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy [b][u]Political Status[/u][/b] Antovia has been a constitutional monarchy for just over 60 years now, following the wake of the Antivioan re-unification. Within those 60 years, the Greater Kingdom of Antovia has undertaken great political and military revisions, and has enjoyed the steady support of its population. In some circles, there has been an emergence of strong patriotic sentiment, leading to a rise in employment and military service. [b][u]Political Overview[/u][/b] [b][u]Current Political Leader[/u][/b] Prime Minister Cornelio Segreti [b][u]Notable Figures[/u][/b] King Carlo Battiato II --- [b][u]Total Population[/u][/b] 36,945,000 [b][u]Employed Population[/u][/b] Just under 6% of Antovia's population is unemployed. [b][u]Military Population[/u][/b] 5,000,000 soldiers,sailors and support personnel --- [b][u]Ethnic Information[/u][/b] Hyma-Orminnians: Antovians are the ancestors of ancient Orminnians that settled along the coastline of modern-day Antovia. These settlers left the Orminnos Isle and sailed across the Sea of Astyon before setting up on Antovian islands and expanding north along the coast. In time, they came into contact with the tribes of Hyma people, to the northern hills. This meeting of cultures resulted in a six-year war that eventually saw the subjugation of the Hymans. With their foes conquered, the Orminnians established their first kingdom outside Orminnos. The intermingling of Orminnian and Hyman ethnicities gradually resulted in a Hyma-Orminnian people, nowadays called Antovians. This merging of peoples is responsible for the majority of cultural influences that have been prevalent in Antovian society, from art to music to folklore. --- [b][u]Army Overview[/u][/b] The Antovian Royal Army has seen a massive influx of volunteers in recent years as a result of the growing patriotic phenomenon. In the wake of re-unification, Antovian soldiers had been drawn by conscription, with service terms of three years. Towards the end of the late Carlo I's incumbency, conscription had been done away with and the military began recruiting volunteers - men with the passion to sign up arguably made better soldiers than those slogging through compulsory service. Nowadays, Antovian line infantry is known for high morale and enthusiasm, even in undesirable conditions. The regiment is the Royal Army's basic unit of military organization, consisting of three battalions drawn into four companies each. Three of these companies are organized as rifle companies, and the fourth a machine gun company. In addition, two platoons, one of mortars and another of pioneers are attached to each battalion. The standard infantryman's uniform consists of a grey-green tunic, matching trousers and ankle boots, along with a double-breasted greatcoat. Local variation between clothing and gear can be seen between infantry in different regions of Antovia. Soldiers wear protective headgear of steel helmets, painted a similar grey-green to the uniform. Usually, unit identification is also painted on the front facing. A képi-style cap is worn in place of the helmet out of combat. [hider=Royal Army Infantryman][img=http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/AbsolutCharlie/RP/MarescialloCapo65oReggimentodiFanteriaBrigataValtellinaOctober1918_zps66a3aac1.png][/hider] The Royal Army maintains regiments of elite soldiers, recognized for their experience and specialized roles. Grenadier Brigades are the Royal Army's senior-most units, organized into regiments of the tallest veterans and maintained largely for ceremonial reasons. The Bersaglieri light infantry total 12 regiments, each made of four battalions and then of three companies. Some Bersaglieri units are issued bicycles, while others are attached to mobile and armored divisions. [hider=Bersaglieri][img=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nBIIrJXxHxc/TTYkMQvoDVI/AAAAAAAADJ8/bwMpJcN9r6c/s400/300px-BicycleBersaglieri2-746741.jpg][img=http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/AbsolutCharlie/RP/245ea7e8-6e1a-4019-8fa3-476395da993c_zpsd3e4ffa4.png][/hider] The Royal Army's specialized mountain troops are known as Alpini. They total six regiments with three or four battalions each, and those having three or four companies. [hider=Alpini][img=http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/AbsolutCharlie/RP/ItalianInfantryAlps_zps7696f1e4.png][/hider] Antovian assault troops, or Arditi, are a recently-established fighting force, and held in high regard even compared to other elite units. Volunteers are taken from all other army units, provided they have the enthusiasm and experience required. As assault troops, Arditi often wear body armor and can be found at the forefront of the fighting at critical objectives. Each company maintains a pair of machine guns, a roster of machine pistols and a flamethrower platoon. A pair of mountain guns and a mortar platoon sometimes reinforce the battalions. Arditi infantry is characteristically armed with carbines, handfuls of grenades and fighting knives. [hider=Arditi][img=http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/AbsolutCharlie/RP/ItalianAssaultTroops_zps90a651a7.png] [img=http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/AbsolutCharlie/RP/5c7d8814-9774-453c-a24b-5a982d3c31b0_zps5f455fda.jpg][img=http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae218/AbsolutCharlie/RP/7e4f98f7-b998-4073-aec7-ce6af4f375cd_zpsf2fac78a.jpg][/hider] [b][u]Air Force Overview[/u][/b] As Antovia spends a large percentage of its military budget on its wet navy, it cannot spare the resources to build a formidable airship fleet. However, it does have a sizable branch of the Royal Army dedicated to aviation. The Royal Air Service operates fighter and bomber planes, having been a leading pioneer of airplane development. The Royal Air Service’s most modern fighter is the Accardo S. XII. [b][u]Navy Overview[/u][/b] --- [b][u]Nation's Location[/u][/b] 70, 71, partial 60 & 72 [b][u]Nation's Geography[/u][/b] --- [b][u]Economy Overview[/u][/b] A large percentage of Antovia’s land is suboptimal for agriculture, resulting to imports for food. It lacks substantial amounts of natural resources, but is notable for natural gas, petroleum, lignite, sulfur, and pyrites. Other mineral deposits include lead, manganese, zinc, mercury, and bauxite. Marble and other stone commonly used in buildings are plentiful. Antovia’s waters are abundant with fish, making them an important export commodity. Major Exports: Machinery & vehicles, mineral fuels, petroleum, lead, marble & stone, seafood products, furniture, textiles, wine Major Imports: Metals, chemicals, oil, minerals, production machinery, foodstuffs (grain, livestock, etc.)